The Steel Guitar Forum

Thanks, everyone, for this good body of advice. I happen to have an old set of D’Addario half-rounds, 13 to 56 in my “inventory.” I am going to start with those and see where it takes. Thanks again for the knowledgeable and thoughtful advice.

I recently bought a used Eastman archtop with a floating pickup on Ebay. It came with electric guitar strings of a lighter gauge than I have played. I am about to change strings and am wondering whether most people use electric guitar strings or acoustic guitar strings with this type guitar/pickup. ...

Guess I'm not on this site as much as I used to be, so I am late in reading this sad news. Zelpha was a sweet, fine lady. She will be missed.

Bump this one to the top. It's sure to be another great show!

I think Mike lives in Springdale, Arkansas (AR). Look for recent the SSSGA posts in the Events and Announcements section of the Forum. SSSGA stands for Siloam Springs Steel Guitar Association. Siloam Springs is near Springdale. I met Mike at an SSSGA convention a few years ago. Someone in the SSSSGA...

Better send it back to the top!

That is perhaps the most beautiful steel guitar I have ever seen! I keep pulling up this ad just to look at it. Ironically, I also play lefty. And I'm broke!

Thanks, Dennis. See you there, Mac

Rudy,

Can you give me a street address so I can MapQuest it?

I am going to try to attend, although I probably won't make it by 1:30. Thanks

Mac Bellingrath

Friends,

Thanks so much for your help.

Randy, sorry I missed you last night. We lingered a little too long at a friend's house. I'll try you next time.

Thanks again to everyone.

Mac

I will be in Nashville Thursday and Friday nights. What recommendations can you give me?

We could not get in the Bluebird Friday night.

Would like to hear good country or bluegrass.

Thanks.

Mac Bellingrath

When is the show?

So when is the show ???

One for me, please.

Jack Harper and Billy Henderson -- my thanks to you guys for arranging and hosting such a great show. All the steelers sounded great. Of course, Jerry and Austin can't be beat. I also enjoyed hearing Dan Rollans for the first time. Dan, you played a great set! And Wayne Cox put in a fine and distinc...

Thanks for the clip, Andy. A great, great piece. After watching it twice, I just had to give it a bump.

Thanks again. Mac

What a great weekend! Thanks, Roger and SSSGC, for all your work that made another success we all enjoyed.

Thanks, Scotty, for your nice mention. Backing up all the great steel players in Siloam is a highlight of my year.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Mac

Time for a bump! See you there!

Mac

Thanks for the reply, Paul. Sorry to be so long in responding. I have been out of state. The person who quoted the lyric to me said it was written by Johnny Cash, but I have never seen it on any of his albums. You have given me a new trail to follow by your mention of the Happy Goodman Family. Thank...

Many years ago, I heard the following lyric quoted. I have always loved these lines, but I don't know any more about the song than just these lines. Can any of you help me as to who wrote it, who sang it, where I might get it? "By the way the land is layin' I guess I'd be safe in sayin' That Ov...

Roger --
I'll be there as early as I can on Saturday. I'll let you know more as I know more, but count me in.

I look forward to seeing everyone!

Mac

Paul --

I don't know what it is. How do the pedals connect to the changer?

Mac

Here's a true story that only a musician would appreciate: Some of you may have seen my listing to sell an 8-string Supro. My wife spent a little while earlier tonight deleting old e-mails. I was in the next room playing pool with my son when she exclaimed, "Woops! I just deleted one of your st...

Photos ready. Bump.

For sale: 8-string Supro steel with three telescoping legs. $475.00 plus shipping. Black and white, art deco motif. Probably built in the early sixties, but I don't really know. Good apprearance and in good working order. A little noise in the pots as they are turned. Volume and tone controls. Very ...